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A red vehicle on a rocky road with a scenic view of mountains and a body of water in the distance. 1
A red truck with a covered cargo area driving on a gravel road. 2
A red vehicle on a dirt road, a quarry with a blue pond, and a town in the background. 3
A person standing on rocky terrain overlooking a valley with a building in the distance. 4
A rocky path leading through a mountainous landscape. 5

Snowdonia: Quarry truck tour (Penrhyn Quarry Tour)

By Zip World
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 158 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Feel the thrill of riding in an ex-army truck through Penrhyn Quarry
  • Learn about the quarry's history and its role in the slate industry
  • Enjoy stunning views from 1,500 feet above sea level
  • Savor a delicious Welsh cake and a cup of tea after your tour
  • Experience a guided tour that combines history, adventure, and scenery

Activity location

    • Penrhyn Quarry
    • Llandygai, Wales, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Penrhyn Quarry, Bethesda, Bangor LL57 4YG, UK | Head to our reception where a member of the team will show you the start of your adventure.
    • Bethesda, Wales, United Kingdom

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Snowdonia: Quarry truck tour (Penrhyn Quarry Tour)

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
RM 157.93 x 1 AdultRM 157.93
Total
Price is RM 157.93

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour of Penrhyn Quarry
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Safety briefing
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tea and Welsh cake
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Parking

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: Children under 5 years

What you can expect

Hop aboard an iconic red ex-army truck and embark on an epic journey across the Penrhyn Quarry landscape. Immerse yourself in the historic landscape that once shaped the North Wales slate mining industry. This guided tour will expand your knowledge and introduce you to some of the most incredible views you’ve ever seen.

Learn everything there is to know about the famous Penrhyn Quarry’s past as a slate mine. Ascend the quarry tracks, up to 1,500 feet above sea level (the same height as the Empire State Building).

After your journey, tuck into some delicious coffee and cake.

Location

Activity location

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    • Penrhyn Quarry
    • Llandygai, Wales, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Penrhyn Quarry, Bethesda, Bangor LL57 4YG, UK | Head to our reception where a member of the team will show you the start of your adventure.
    • Bethesda, Wales, United Kingdom